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JD Law at University of Texas at Austin

University of Texas at Austin, United States

Programme overview

The Doctor of Jurisprudence (JD) is the School of Law's professional law degree. It requires 86 semester hours and at least three academic years of resident study.

Faculty: School of Law  |  Duration: 3 academic years of resident study; 86 semester hours  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Austin, TX, United States

What you will study

30 first-year hours (Civil Procedure, Constitutional Law I, Contracts, Criminal Law I, Legal Analysis and Communication, Persuasive Writing and Advocacy, Property, Torts), plus Professional Responsibility, a writing seminar, six hours of experiential learning and free electives. At least 65 hours must be regularly scheduled law courses.

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Entry requirements

Applicants submit an LSAT or GRE score (scores from the past five years; GRE code 2717). International students must submit TOEFL or IELTS from Fall 2028. A binding Early Decision option is offered. Graduation requires a GPA of at least 2.10 in School of Law work.

Duration: 3 academic years of resident study; 86 semester hours

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